Physics
Scientific paper
Oct 1986
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986p%26ss...34..993m&link_type=abstract
Planetary and Space Science (ISSN 0032-0633), vol. 34, Oct. 1986, p. 993-1004.
Physics
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Earth Orbital Environments, Electrostatic Probes, Plasma Diagnostics, Space Shuttle Orbiters, Electron Density (Concentration), Electron Energy, Plasma Density, Plasma Potentials, Plasma Pressure
Scientific paper
A Langmuir probe flown as part of the Plasma Diagnostics Package aboard the third Space Shuttle flight was used to determine electron densities, temperatures, and plasma potential in the vicinity of the Shuttle Orbiter. Measurements taken both in the cargo bay and 10 m above the cargo bay on the Remote Manipulator System arm are consistent with small satellite and laboratory results, in that reduced densities and elevated temperatures are observed in the Shuttle wake. The primary difference in the Shuttle measurements is one of magnitude; i.e., orders-of-magnitude density decreases and factor-of-five temperature enhancements. Analysis of data taken in (Delta N)/N turbulence can be as high as a few percent, and the most intense turbulence seems to occur near regions with a steep gradient in plasma pressure.
Dangelo N.
Kurth Willaim S.
Murphy Gareth
Pickett Jolene
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